US Bridges

Nh 43 NH107 over Lamprey River

Fair

Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 0.1 MI from JCT RTE 107A · Structure no. 006001480005200

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 43 NH107 over Lamprey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 43 NH107 over Lamprey River in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,161 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,598 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNh 43 NH107
CrossesLamprey River
Location0.1 MI from JCT RTE 107A
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates43.10944, -71.24112
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,161 (2023)
Projected traffic10,598 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 43 NH107 over Lamprey River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 43 NH107 over Lamprey River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 43 NH107 over Lamprey River carry?

About 7,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nh 43 NH107 over Lamprey River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 43 NH107 over Lamprey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.